The protection PIN in Anwani is optional. Its goal is to let you share the code or link more freely while keeping sensitive details — such as the exact location or phone number — behind a simple check for people who actually need them. It is not a substitute for careful sharing; it is an extra layer for broader scenarios.

What happens when protection is on?

When someone opens the link, they see that the address is protected. Some helpful text details may still appear, while coordinates or phone stay hidden until the correct PIN is entered. After verification, the delivery details become available.

When should you enable it?

• When you send the address in a large chat group.
• When you do not want your phone number visible to everyone who opens the link.
• When you share a fixed home code and want an extra privacy layer.

If the recipient is one trusted person and delivery is urgent, you may prefer leaving protection off to make access easier and avoid an extra step.

Practical tips

1. Send the PIN on a separate channel from the link when you can.
2. Or tell the driver verbally as they approach.
3. Do not put the PIN in the same public message as the link if you worry about forwarding.

Create a protected address from the Anwani app, and read how to share with a driver safely, the privacy policy, and the FAQ.

Balance privacy with easy arrival

Using a PIN in every situation is not a goal by itself. If a trusted driver is waiting, an extra step may create an unnecessary delay. Protection is more useful for a fixed home link or a message that may be forwarded. Choose the setting based on the sensitivity of the details and how you send the link.

Review protection periodically

Change the PIN if you shared it with many people or think it travelled outside the intended group. Test the link in a private browser window before real use so you know what appears before and after the PIN is entered. Do not rely on the PIN alone; keep saved details limited to what someone needs to arrive.